The Battle of San Jacinto

April 21, 2010 12:00 AM

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Rowan Marshall, 5, carries a Texas flag as she runs up the steps of the the San Jacinto Monument during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Rowan attended the event with her father Greg Marshall and sister Brenna. She is a descendant of John Henry Dillard, who fought and died at the Alamo, and has attended the ceremony every year since she was born. less

Rowan Marshall, 5, carries a Texas flag as she runs up the steps of the the San Jacinto Monument during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Rowan attended the event with ... more

Members of the Texas Army, including Carl Hill, right, find the shade of a tree as they prepare for ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte. The group is the state's Official 1836 Ceremonial and Reenactment Group. less

Members of the Texas Army, including Carl Hill, right, find the shade of a tree as they prepare for ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at the San Jacinto Monument in La ... more

Members of the Texas Army march toward the monument during ceremonies.

Members of the Texas Army march toward the monument during ceremonies.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

Members of the Texas Army march toward the monument during ceremonies. Photo-1264128.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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Members of the Texas Army stand in formation during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Members of the Texas Army stand in formation during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

Members of the Texas Army stand in formation during ceremonies... Photo-1264129.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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A Texas flag flies in front of inscriptions on the San Jacinto Monument.

A Texas flag flies in front of inscriptions on the San Jacinto Monument.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

A Texas flag flies in front of inscriptions on the San Jacinto... Photo-1264130.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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A man wears a shirt with a quote from Davy Crockett.

A man wears a shirt with a quote from Davy Crockett.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

A man wears a shirt with a quote from Davy Crockett. Photo-1264131.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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A flag flies over the head of Colonel John Martin of the Texas Army during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at the San Jacinto Monument. The group is the state's Official 1836 Ceremonial and Reenactment Group. less

A flag flies over the head of Colonel John Martin of the Texas Army during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at the San Jacinto Monument. The group is the state's ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

A flag flies over the head of Colonel John Martin of the Texas Army... Photo-1264132.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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Col. Don Heritz of the Texas Army stands in formation during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Col. Don Heritz of the Texas Army stands in formation during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Spurs glisten in the sunlight as members of the Texas Arm rest during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Spurs glisten in the sunlight as members of the Texas Arm rest during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

Spurs glisten in the sunlight as members of the Texas Arm rest... Photo-1264135.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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Members of the Texas Army fire the traditional musket salute.

Members of the Texas Army fire the traditional musket salute.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Chronicle

Members of the Texas Army fire the traditional musket salute. Photo-1264136.18773 - Houston Chronicle

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Members of the Texas Army, including Don Herlitz, right, fire the traditional musket salute during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte. The group is the state's Official 1836 Ceremonial and Reenactment Group. less

Members of the Texas Army, including Don Herlitz, right, fire the traditional musket salute during ceremonies commemorating the 174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at the San Jacinto Monument in La ... more